Structural Engineering Internship

Moffatt & Nichol

. Support design engineers in engineering and administration of projects .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeLong Beach • California • United StatesEntry Level💰 $24 - $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structural analysis and design of marine structures, including proficiency in materials such as reinforced concrete and structural steel. Capable of collaborating on multidisciplinary projects while effectively communicating technical information.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Structural AnalysisMarine Structure DesignEIT CertificationAutoCAD ProficiencyField Investigations

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Hard Skills

Structural AnalysisMarine Structure DesignConstruction Quantity EstimationDesign Computation CheckingInspection ReportingMaterial DesignTimber DesignReinforced Concrete DesignStructural Steel DesignPrestressed Concrete Design

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADSAP2000LPileMathcadBluebeam

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT Certification

Industry Keywords

Structural EngineeringCivil EngineeringWaterfront StructuresMaritime ProjectsConstruction AdministrationDesign SpecificationsField InvestigationsInspectionProject CollaborationBackground Check Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support design engineers in engineering and administration of projects
Assist in obtaining and reviewing information for marine, waterfront, and bridge design and analysis
Analyze and design waterfront structures
Inspect waterfront structures and perform other maritime project tasks
Perform structural analysis and design of marine structures, including piers, wharves, bulkheads, seawalls, offshore platforms, mooring and berthing dolphins, catwalks, utility support structures, drainage structures, retaining walls, towers, and structural foundations
Design using timber, structural steel, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, aluminum, and composite materials
Assist with plans, specifications, calculations, and reports
Help resolve design problems through field investigations, inspections, detailed design, design computation checking, and coordination
Calculate construction quantity estimates
Collaborate with architects, engineers, scientists, and project managers on multidisciplinary projects
Perform structural and construction site inspections and prepare inspection reports
Support office construction administration, including review of shop drawings and technical submittals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be in pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a Structural emphasis
Must be entering the final year of a qualified Bachelor’s degree program following the summer of employment
A Master’s degree track student is preferred
Must have completed Engineering Materials coursework
Must have completed Structural Analysis coursework
Must have completed at least one material design course (reinforced concrete or structural steel)
Must be working towards, or already have (preferred), an EIT certification
At least one previous related internship is preferred, but not required
Ability to perform field investigations is preferred
Preferred experience using AutoCAD, SAP2000, LPile, Mathcad, and Bluebeam
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
Must successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
Must have the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and present required documentation at hire
Ability to remain sedentary for prolonged periods, interact with clients, and travel occasionally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor status
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Occasional travel associated with the role